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GE Honda Aero evaluating possible future launch of new turbofan

2025-10-15T23:37:00+01:00

GE Honda Aero Engines has begun evaluating the business aviation market for a potential new turbofan engine, with president Mel Solomon suggesting opportunities could emerge in the next five to seven years for powerplants larger than the company’s current HF-120.

Pratt & Whitney Canada marks latest PT6 flight-hour milestone

2025-10-15T22:32:00+01:00

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 E-Series engine family has now surpassed 500,000 flight hours since its service entry in 2020.

MD Onboard aims to revive ‘stagnant’ in-flight medical response technologies

2025-10-15T22:11:00+01:00

A middle-aged business jet passenger feels pain in his chest and shows signs of a potential heart attack. Cruising at 40,000ft, the aircraft is 30min from the nearest diversion airport.

FAA ambassador Jamail Larkins hypes AI-powered aviation career resource at NBAA

2025-10-15T22:05:00+01:00

Huge numbers of experienced pilots and technicians are set to retire within the decade, without an adequate pipeline of young talent to ease the looming shortfall.

Comlux America expands Indianapolis facilities amid record order backlog

2025-10-15T18:57:00+01:00

Business aircraft outfitter Comlux America will significantly expand its Indianapolis operations, adding new hangars and increasing workforce through 2026 to address record demand across multiple aircraft platforms.

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Boeing reveals new ‘turnkey solution’ for VIP conversion of ex-airline 747-8s

2025-10-15T17:06:00+01:00

Boeing is to offer VIP and head of state customers a turnkey interior on the BBJ 747-8, using examples of the latest-generation jumbo sourced from airlines.

GE Aerospace to deliver 500th Passport turbofan this month

2025-10-15T16:08:00+01:00

GE Aerospace plans to deliver its 500th Passport turbofan engine this month, a milestone seven years after service entry and as the manufacturer transitions to producing the powerplant exclusively for Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet.

Archer acquires Lilium’s patent portfolio for €18 million as Midnight makes NBAA debut

2025-10-15T12:59:00+01:00

The first appearance of Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft at the NBAA show became more-symbolic as news broke on 15 October that the California start-up successfully bid to acquire the assets of now-defunct electric vertical take-off and landing developer Lilium.

US luxury start-up Magnifica Air targets ultra-premium market with A220 and A321neo fleet

2025-10-15T01:16:00+01:00

US-based private airline Magnifica Air has unveiled ambitious expansion plans that will see it rapidly grow its fleet of ultra-premium-configured airliners following the start of operations in 2027.

AvFab develops specialised King Air seats for medical and ISR missions

2025-10-15T00:44:00+01:00

While the Beechcraft King Air is well-suited for air ambulance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, operators have told AvFab that the aircraft’s seats could be better tailored to those use cases.

GE ramps Catalyst turboprop production for 2026 service entry

2025-10-14T23:27:00+01:00

GE Aerospace is scaling up production and aftermarket support for its Catalyst turboprop ahead of the Beechcraft Denali’s anticipated 2026 service entry, following FAA certification of the 1,200-1,400shp engine in February.

New fractional firm Bond emerges with 50-strong order for Bombardier business jets

2025-10-14T23:20:00+01:00

Fort Lauderdale-based Bond has emerged as the mystery customer behind a 50-aircraft Bombardier order worth $1.7 billion, targeting ultra-premium fractional ownership with super-midsize and large-cabin jets exclusively.

Otto Aerospace outlines sales ambitions for ultra-low-drag Phantom 3500

2025-10-14T18:46:00+01:00

Developer intends to begin taking customer deposits for its in-development Phantom 3500 later this decade following the super-midsize jet’s maiden sortie.

Daher builds towards start of US assembly line for TBM in 2027

2025-10-14T15:08:00+01:00

French airframer Daher Aircraft will in the coming weeks break ground on a new final assembly line in Stuart, Florida that will begin building TBM-series turborprop singles in early 2027.

Cessna Citation Ascend makes first public appearance at NBAA show

2025-10-13T23:22:00+01:00

Textron Aviation displays Citation Ascend publicly for first time at NBAA Las Vegas, with certification of the XL refresh described as imminent.

Gulfstream returns to NBAA after hiatus, highlighting wholesale fleet refresh

2025-10-13T21:21:00+01:00

Gulfstream has returned to the NBAA business aviation exhibition after several years of absence, showcasing its new G300 super-midsize jet that executives say completes a decade-long modernisation of the manufacturer’s aircraft lineup.

Dichter scales new heights with Real Jet brokerage business

2025-10-13T18:33:00+01:00

Kenny Dichter, one of the biggest personalities in the business aviation industry, is back at NBAA showcasing a new venture, Real Jet, which he expects to become “the most important brand in the business aircraft brokerage business”.

Demand for heavy business jets projected by Global Jet Capital to lead sector through 2029

2025-10-13T17:31:00+01:00

While sales of all business jets are expected to grow steadily over the next five years, those in the heavy, long-range category will pace the sector, according to a new forecast from Global Jet Capital.

Development continues as business jet manufacturers strive to hit certification goals

2025-10-12T20:28:00+01:00

Airframers continue work across multiple segments as Gulfstream becomes the latest to launch a new product with its super-midsize G300.

Boom courts business aviation market amid renewed interest in supersonic flight

2025-10-12T20:05:00+01:00

Supersonic airliner developer Boom is making its NBAA-BACE debut this year, with rival Spike also advancing its quest to build a business jet capable of flying faster than sound. But is there a market and are the multiple technological challenges surmountable?

Selling space: Airbus Corporate Jets maintains high hopes for ACJ TwoTwenty

2025-10-12T19:40:00+01:00

For Airbus, the ACJ TwoTwenty’s generous interior is what sets it apart from traditional large-cabin competitors. Four years after its launch, the A220-based business jet has had a modest impact on the market, but could that be about to change?

Revived Piaggio targets stateside success with P180 twin-turboprop

2025-10-12T19:29:00+01:00

After seven years in the bankruptcy protection wilderness, the manufacturer of the Avanti is at NBAA-BACE, bullish about reviving its fortunes in its key North American market.

Business aviation sector wants stronger privacy amid concerns of flight data’s misuse

2025-10-10T06:41:00+01:00

Business aviation advocates want greater protection of the personally identifiable information associated with private aircraft tail numbers, but blocking access to that data is not like flipping a switch.

Air campaigns: how business jets play a key role in US elections

2024-10-30T18:29:00+00:00

Business jets play a key role in any presidential election, the USA’s vast size requiring candidates to traverse thousands of miles to win votes

Industry seeks privacy amid private jet tracking concerns

2024-10-24T00:50:00+01:00

Aviation leaders have at least one thing in common with pop star Taylor Swift: they want to make it harder for private jets to be publicly tracked.

Joby’s front-row seat to historic FAA rule signing ‘exciting final chapter before operations’

2024-10-23T22:48:00+01:00

Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi was positioned front-and-center as Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, signed in Las Vegas a historic rule establishing a new class of “powered lift” aircraft.

Gogo sees gains from deal with long-term target Satcom Direct

2024-10-23T21:43:00+01:00

While Gogo agreed to acquire fellow connectivity specialist Satcom Direct at the end of September, the company’s interest in teaming up with the established player in the business aviation market long pre-dated that.

Lilium stays course toward certification, eyes US sales amid financing search

2024-10-23T00:44:00+01:00

The chief commercial officer of German electric aircraft developer Lilium is urging investor patience as the company seeks additional financing after recently losing a German loan guarantee.

How Garmin’s new G3000 Prime avionics suite builds off 20 years of experience

2024-10-22T23:57:00+01:00

Leaning on the institutional knowledge that comes with installing more than 30,000 flight decks across various aircraft types over the past 20 years, Garmin’s latest avionics suite – the G3000 Prime – is the Kansas firm’s most advanced yet.

Wheels Up to acquire used Phenom 300s and Challengers in overhaul of jet fleet

2024-10-22T23:45:00+01:00

Charter aircraft provider Wheels Up has secured fresh financing and revealed plans to replace its fleet of owned jets with used Embraer Phenom 300s and Bombardier Challengers.

Viasat sees bright response to enhanced connectivity for business aviation market

2024-10-22T22:52:00+01:00

Satellite communications specialist Viasat is yielding the benefits of acquiring fellow network provider Inmarsat as it receives positive feedback from initial trials of an enhanced in-flight connectivity programme for business aviation, called JetXP.

FAA finalises rule establishing new class of ‘powered lift’ aircraft to enable commercial air taxis

2024-10-22T20:04:00+01:00

Clearing the way for a new class of “powered lift” aircraft to get off the ground, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 22 October released a finalised rule outlining operational and pilot-training requirements for the burgeoning electric air taxi sector.

Jet Out eyes more expansion after opening Florida base

2024-10-22T15:58:00+01:00

A blend of hometown service and national reach is how emerging ‘co-ownership’ operator Jet Out describes its offer. The Milwaukee-based company has opened its second base and is eyeing more

FlyExclusive chief sees strong year ahead after IPO milestone

2024-10-22T15:14:00+01:00

After a turbulent run-up to its IPO late last year, fast growing private flight provider FlyExclusive chief executive Jim Segrave anticipates a strong 2025 thanks to a growing fleet and customer base

CAE showcases mixed-reality flight deck simulation app at NBAA

2024-10-22T14:06:00+01:00

Aviation training company CAE has revealed a new pilot-training app compatible with the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which it touts as a potential “game-changer” for aspiring aviators.

New Airbus-commissioned reports highlight heightened role for business jets

2024-10-22T00:06:00+01:00

Business aviation’s annual contribution to the US economy is expected to climb by over $50 billion within five years, bringing the industry’s annual input to $183 billion.

Textron Aviation reveals launch customer, completes first flight of CJ4 Gen3 light jet

2024-10-21T22:38:00+01:00

A “longtime Cessna Citation enthusiast” is lined up to become the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s first CJ4 Gen3 light business jet, which flew for the first time in early October.

Bombardier begins manufacturing large structural components for first production Global 8000

2024-10-21T17:40:00+01:00

Bombardier has started manufacturing major structural components for the first production example of its ultra-long-range Global 8000, a business jet that is set to succeed the Global 7500 as the Montreal airframer’s flagship.

How are AAM developers positioning for business aviation market

2024-10-21T16:53:00+01:00

Several AAM developers are displaying their wares at this week’s NBAA BACE show with the sector at a pivotal time on its journey to certification, production and market acceptance

Blackhawk completes early TBM 700 STC testing

2024-10-21T16:15:00+01:00

Blackhawk Aerospace has completed “baseline” flight testing for its Daher TBM 700 Series supplemental type certificate (STC) programme, describing as a “major milestone” the first flight of the single-engine turboprop powered by a higher-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D.

Textron Aviation rolls out upgraded ‘Gen3’ series of light jets with standard auto-land

2024-10-21T15:39:00+01:00

Textron Aviation is rolling out at the NBAA show in Las Vegas a series of upgrades to its Cessna Citation family of light business jets that will represent “Gen 3” variants of the M2, CJ3 and CJ4 platforms.

Military operators increasingly turn to business jets for specialty missions

2024-10-21T12:00:00+01:00

Drawn by reliability and affordability, militaries are increasingly turning to business jets to fill niche roles within their aviation fleets including intelligence collection and electronic warfare.

Honeywell forecasts 10-year demand for 8,500 new business jets amid ‘normalising’ environment

2024-10-21T00:01:00+01:00

Honeywell expects business jet operators will need 8,500 new jets in the next 10 years, reflecting what the company calls “normalising” and “stable” demand for business aircraft following the pandemic-era boom.

Machinists ratify deal to end Textron strike

2024-10-20T21:19:00+01:00

Machinists at Textron Aviation have ratified a five-year labour deal, putting an end to an almost month-long strike.

Textron Aviation reverses course and will exhibit at NBAA

2024-10-02T16:10:00+01:00

Textron Aviation now says it will exhibit at this month’s NBAA business aviation exhibition in Las Vegas, reserving course after last week backing out of the event amid a machinists strike in Wichita.

Has business aviation demand reached a new normal in the USA?

2024-09-27T14:57:00+01:00

Business aviation enjoyed a post-pandemic spike in the USA – but what are the longer-term prospects for the sector ahead of its biggest annual event, and a presidential election two weeks later?

Are business jet developers ready to launch the next big thing?

2024-09-27T10:59:00+01:00

Most business aircraft manufacturers have revealed their hands in terms of new product development ahead of this year’s NBAA convention. But will there be any surprise launches?

Honda Aircraft embarks on campaign to certify Echelon as an HA-420 derivative

2023-10-20T20:44:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft aims for its in-development HondaJet Echelon to be certified as a variant of its existing HA-420 HondaJet, and for both models to share a common pilot type rating.

Wheels Up’s new chief executive lays out recovery plan as Delta ties tighten

2023-10-18T01:37:00+01:00

Just two weeks into the job, the new head of Wheels Up arrives as this year’s NBAA business aviation show with a turnaround plan resting on operational rigour, more corporate business, fleet changes and closer ties with 39% owner Delta Air Lines.

FlyExclusive named fleet-launch customer for Citation CJ3 Gen2

2023-10-17T20:20:00+01:00

North Carolina private aviation provider FlyExclusive has been disclosed as the fleet launch customer of Textron Aviation’s newly revealed Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 light jet.

Honda Aircraft renames in-development light jet Echelon and plans for 2026 first flight

2023-10-16T16:30:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft has renamed its in-development light jet Echelon and disclosed new production and timeline details about the aircraft, formerly known as the 2600.

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2023-10-16T09:56:00+01:00Paid content by Rolls-Royce

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NBAA brings business aviation back to Las Vegas

2023-10-15T11:19:00+01:00

Strong aircraft backlogs and resilient demand for private air travel mean the business aviation industry is approaching 2024 in good shape.

Why business aviation leaders are highlighting sector’s environmental gains

2023-09-22T11:19:00+01:00

With climate activists targeting business aviation, what progress is the sector making towards achieving its sustainability targets?

Magnix plans to add fuel cells to powertrain offering

2022-10-19T19:18:00+01:00

Electric motor manufacturer Magnix has disclosed an interest in offering hydrogen fuel cells, in addition to battery or hybrid-electric solutions, as it broadens its range of complete powertrain options.

Ideas factory: Cirrus invests in innovation centre

2022-10-19T19:04:00+01:00

Zean Nielsen used to work for Tesla. Now he is determined that the aerospace manufacturer he runs – Cirrus Aircraft – becomes as nimble and disruptive as Elon Musk’s electric carmaker. Part of his solution: establishing an “innovation centre” at Cirrus’s current campus in Duluth, Minnesota, that will bring all ...

Service charge: why business aviation manufacturers are investing in aftersales

2022-10-19T18:57:00+01:00

For the past decade or more, airframers have increasingly sought to own or influence the whole customer experience. This has led to major commitments in MRO, either through acquisitions or new-builds

Record third-quarter performance keeps Vista Global upbeat

2022-10-19T18:46:00+01:00

Vista Global, parent of charter operators VistaJet and XO, is back at NBAA in bullish mood thanks to its record performance in the USA during the third quarter.

Rolls-Royce commits to ‘SAF 2.0’ test pact with Alder Fuels

2022-10-19T18:40:00+01:00

Rolls-Royce and Alder Fuels have at NBAA signed a memorandum of understanding covering the flight-testing of new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being developed by the US clean-tech firm.

Overair finishes propulsion system ground tests as Butterfly takes shape

2022-10-19T16:11:00+01:00

Advanced air mobility developer Overair has completed ground tests of its electric propulsion system as it pushes toward a 2023 first flight of its tiltrotor-based Butterfly vehicle.

Cessna lands four Citation orders from charter operator Fly Alliance

2022-10-18T21:46:00+01:00

Wichita airframer Cessna added to its order book on 18 October after Orlando jet charter company Fly Alliance signed for four Citation jets and took options to purchase a further 16.

Spirit AeroSystems pushes business aviation credentials of Belfast plant

2022-10-18T17:31:00+01:00

Aerostructures specialist Spirit AeroSystems is more familiar for its work on commercial airliners than business jets, but the manufacturer is here at the NBAA show to push its credentials in the sector, not least through the capabilities of its newly acquired site in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Honda Aircraft’s new CEO Yamasaki prepares for ‘next story’ with 2600 HondaJet

2022-10-18T16:21:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft’s new chief executive Hideto Yamasaki arrives at NBAA in charge of a company he describes as poised to begin a second phase of expansion, one likely to be spearheaded by the development of a new and larger business jet.

FlyExclusive to become public company by joining with EG Acquisition

2022-10-18T12:46:00+01:00

Private charter jet operator FlyExclusive is the latest aviation company hoping to benefit from a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

Dassault confident on Falcon 6X timeline as 10X parts production begins

2022-10-17T19:31:00+01:00

Dassault is confident its Falcon 6X will enter service in line with its revised target of mid-2023 as certification testing of the ultra-wide-cabin business jet wraps up.

Honda Aircraft reveals enhanced HondaJet Elite II

2022-10-17T19:06:00+01:00

Honda Aircraft turned heads as the NBAA show opened by unveiling enhancements to its HA-420 HondaJet, with the Elite II variant gaining more range, a newly designed spoiler, and several cabin upgrades.

G700 and G800 make NBAA debut as Gulfstream returns to show following three-year break

2022-10-17T19:04:00+01:00

US business-jet maker Gulfstream has roared back to NBAA after a three-year hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic. The company is making a splash this year, arriving at the show with all but one of its in-production and in-development business jets – the exception being its G400, which remains in early stages of development.